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portada The Wind's Twelve Quarters: Stories
Type
Physical Book
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Publisher
Language
English
Pages
320
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
20.3 x 14.8 x 2.0 cm
Weight
0.25 kg.
ISBN
0060914343
ISBN13
9780060914349
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The Wind's Twelve Quarters: Stories

Ursula K. Le Guin (Author) · Harper Perennial · Paperback

The Wind's Twelve Quarters: Stories - Le Guin, Ursula K.

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Synopsis "The Wind's Twelve Quarters: Stories"

The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her lyrical writing, rich characters, and diverse worlds. The Wind's Twelve Quarters collects seventeen powerful stories, each with an introduction by the author, ranging from fantasy to intriguing scientific concepts, from medieval settings to the future.Including an insightful foreword by Le Guin, describing her experience, her inspirations, and her approach to writing, this stunning collection explores human values, relationships, and survival, and showcases the myriad talents of one of the most provocative writers of our time.
Ursula K. Le Guin
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Ursula K. Le Guin (Berkeley, California, 1929-2018) was a key American author in fantasy literature and science fiction, known for her deep social and philosophical explorations in imaginary worlds. She particularly stood out for two major cycles: the fantasy saga Earthsea - which begins with A Wizard of Earthsea (1968), a story of growth and magic - and the Hainish or Ekumen Cycle, which includes science fiction novels with strong social themes, such as The Left Hand of Darkness (1969) and The Dispossessed (1974).

Her works address complex issues such as gender, politics, anarchism, and ecology, with a critical and humanist approach. She was awarded multiple prestigious prizes, including eight Hugos, six Nebulas, and twenty-two Locus, in addition to the National Book Award and the Newbery Medal. In 2003, she was named Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and received the Alternative Nobel Prize in Literature.

Le Guin left a literary legacy that combines brilliant imagination with deep reflection on the human condition and social justice, establishing herself as an essential voice in twentieth-century literature.
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Camila Sáez Monday, January 24, 2022
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Excelente colección de historias cortas de esta escritora en su idioma original. Este libro contiene la historia Los que se alejan de Omelas, que es maravillosa.

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